Hi, Jackie. I can see why the wording and images confused you. It’s shaped into a long rectangle during shaping, but the final loaf is a boule. Thank you for your comment, and glad you enjoyed the bread.

Hi Susan, great comment. Let me see if I can help. The thing with sourdough is that the rising time is approximate. The same recipe can go quicker or slower every time you make it. It sounds like you may have needed to give it more time. My best advice would be to check the rise time by pressing your thumb into the dough. If the dent you make bounces back slowly, it’s ready to bake. If it bounces back quickly, it needs a little more time to rise. If it stays dented, it’s probably over-proofed. It’s just experience, Susan. You’re doing great and having the results we all have. Feel free to check back with me if you have questions.

I made this recipe yesterday, and the result was a very dense loaf of bread. I am not sure what I did wrong, but, it doesn’t look like the picture of the finished product.

I followed the instructions almost perfectly (which is something I rarely do when it comes to making sourdough bread). I don’t know if the problem is with my oven, the sourdough starter or something else.

Thank you so much for your comment, Lori. It makes my day to know that the recipes that I love are working for other people too.

Thank you! This is one of my favorite bread recipes. I love that you’re spending time with your granddaughter in the kitchen. Those memories will last her lifetime.

Thank you so much, Tracy! Walnuts are a great addition